WHO WE SERVE
We provide nonprofit legal services with respect to the following:
- Public charity rules and regulations
- Private foundation rules and regulations
- Governance
- Commercial and entrepreneurial activities
- Risk management
- Fundraising counsel
- Nonprofit organizational relationships
- Charter Schools
- International philanthropy
- Annual reporting
- Social enterprise
- Contract drafting and review
- Compensation
- Presentations and trainings for boards and staff
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
FEATURED BLOG POSTS
- Understanding the 5% Payout Rule for Private Foundations
If you’re involved with a private foundation, you’ve likely encountered the “5% payout rule.” This well-intentioned but often perplexing regulation governs charitable giving by private foundations. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins, rationale, and practical considerations of the 5% payout rule. The Historical Context of the 5% Payout Rule The 5% payout rule
- The One Big Beautiful Bill: A Mixed Bag for Nonprofits and Philanthropy
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law what’s been informally dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping tax and policy package passed via budget reconciliation. While much of the press coverage has focused on the bill’s political implications and tax cuts, the nonprofit sector is left sorting through the real-world impact. Spoiler alert:
- IRS Signals Churches Can Endorse Candidates During Services
In a joint filing with the plaintiffs, the IRS stated that communications from a house of worship to its congregation, made in connection with religious services and through its usual channels, do not violate the Johnson Amendment. Internal communications as “family discussions” The agency described these communications as similar to a “family discussion concerning candidates.”
